25th May.
Today’s RSPB walk had been planned for some months so fingers had been
crossed for some time now in the hopes of being blessed with fair weather. I’m not superstitious, but the crossed
fingers paid off and we were able to spend time in the sun. No, not superstitious and just as well, as
there was thirteen participating on the walk.
In fact a nice number ensuring a friendly feel to the day. I was able to relax with Sam taking the lead
in an area he knows so well. It proved
to be a day about habitat, history, a Laidley Worm, great birds and other
wildlife, all enjoyed with no little laughter.
I’m going to keep my report of the day short for a
change. It’s been a long day in the
sun. Opportunities for photography are
somewhat limited on such days, but hope the few images I show here reflect the
atmosphere. Having now been involved in leading these walks for a few years, I
have to say that I haven’t enjoyed any one of them more than today’s. One of the memories that will stick the most
I think is the bird song which included many Song Thrushes and the likes of Willow Warbler, Chiffchaff, Wood Warbler, Sedge
Warbler, Common Whitethroat, Yellowhammer and Skylark.
Another memory will be the time spent on Spindlestone Heugh
which turned up a fleeting sighting of Lesser
Whitethroat along with the stunning views of the Northumberland
coastline. I shall also remember that
the highland beast, with what I’m sure are the largest horns I’ve ever
seen! I’m sure it was a gentle beast!
We set off from Budle
Bay at 10.00am and it
must have been around 4.30pm when we returned having seen fifty-six species of
bird and also Roe Deer, Brown Hare, Bank Vole and Common Toad. Butterflies
seen included Large White, Small White,
Green-veined White, Orange Tip, Peacock and Speckled Wood.
The TWOGGS
Yeah it was a great day and I definitely want to return there.
ReplyDeleteIt would be an ideal place for a short break, especially with the weather we had yesterday.